God’s Secret to A Total Makeover I first posted this a little over five years ago. Time has passed quickly, but it still holds true. It just really called my name again for this week. So, with a couple of tweaks, here it is again. Sometimes I have a week, a day, or even an […]
Happy Monday! There are a lot of troubling things going on right now and many of us struggle with every part of it. Leaning on Jesus in the midst of your struggles is a choice, but not always our first natural inclination. All too often, we take our situation into our own hands only, instead […]
Happy Monday! While there are so many things these days that we can’t agree on, I believe that one thing we will all agree on is that the coming days, weeks, months, and maybe even years are going to be difficult. We have already had an unprecedented year of pandemic, peaceful protests that have evolved […]
Philippians 4:4-9 NIV Final Exhortations 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts […]
Happy Monday! I have been reminded this past week, once again, how easily I take for granted the things I normally do. The majority of my family lives more than 1000 miles from me. As much as I love being close to my younger daughter, it is very hard being so far away from my […]
Where is God? Finding His Presence in Difficult Times John Townsend, Ph.D. In life, you will always experience two very different kinds of tough circumstances: those we can solve, and those that are simply beyond our capacity. The first kind, which have doable solutions, are challenging but not overwhelming. Most of us can handle them […]
Happy Monday! When I first read the following blog, it hit me how long that it took me to believe this. I would look around and see my friends and family members who seemed to be blessed with so many talents and qualities. Therefore, I tried to be like them and do what they did. […]
Happy Monday! I missed Grandparent’s Day with this article but as a grandparent, and knowing many of you are too, I felt the need to use it anyway. My grandchildren are most definitely my crown, but it isn’t always all beauty and joy. Sometimes, there is heartbreak and pain involved. Sometimes, there is some anger […]